I am new to Vector Linux and the Linux system. I am trying to print with my HP Deskjet 940c printer. I have this printer installed with Ubuntu and Puppy Linux but having trouble with Vector Linux. I read the forum for how to have the pallarel port recognized so that is not the problem. I have the printer on and I do have ink. I ran hp-setup as root and here are the results:root:# hp-setup

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I do have installed CUPS, HPLIP, and Gutenprint.I am so confused at this point because I don't know why my printer is not being recognized. I am quite sure it is a simple problem but I am not an expert at figuring this out. I am just a "point and click" person. If someone could be so kind to help this newbie out it would be greatly appreciated.

I am no expert and I have know nothing about HP Deskjets, but I have several HP laser printers and I too have never been able to get Hp-setup to work. No big deal, though.

Just go to applications>system>vector control center>service>services and then >set services>run level 4 (to make sure cups is running) and then back to services and then >cups printing. Follow the directions and it should recognize your printer and install.

sledgehammer stated: Just go to applications>system>vector control center>service>services and then >set services>run level 4 (to make sure cups is running) and then back to services and then >cups printing. Follow the directions and it should recognize your printer and install.Thank you sledgehammer your above directions WORKED. I am now an official VectorLinux LEARNER and user.Thank you budulay - I did try running CUPS but it didn't work until I followed the advice of sledgehammer.I hope this post can help other newbies set up their HP printers at least. My printer problem is now RESOLVED!